FMCSA Clearinghouse

The FMCSA Clearinghouse acts as a Centralized Database for Storing Records of Drug and Alcohol Violations by CDL holders, including Positive Test Results, Refusals-to-Test, and completed Return-to-Duty processes.  Drivers that are Employed with the same Employer Prior to 1/1/2020 are not required by DOT to Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse unless Records are Found when Conducting a Limited Query.  FMCSA only Allows Employers & Owner Operators to Purchase Queries in the Clearinghouse.

• Express Labs does not Register Companies or Conduct Queries in the FMCSA Clearinghouse for Employers or Owner Operators

FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Instructions

• Open an Account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse Instructions - Click Here
• Registering in the FMCSA Clearinghouse Instructions - Click Here
• Video on How to Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse - Click Here

Designate "Express Labs Consortium" as your TPA/Consortium  - Click Here

• Address: 445 Broad Hollow Rd., Suite 25, Melville, NY 11747
• Phone: 800-341-1185

Full Query Instructions to Add Drivers

Employers must Conduct a Full Query in the FMCSA Clearinghouse to Confirm Drivers do not have any Violations and are Cleared to Drive when Hiring a New Driver.  Employers, Drivers & Owner Operators must be Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse to Conduct Full Queries.  Drivers must give Electronic Consent to Conduct Full Queries.

• Full Query Instructions - Click Here
• Drivers's Electronic Consent to Conduct Full Queries Instructions - Click Here
• Purchase Queries in the Clearinghouse Instructions - Click Here

Limited Queries Instructions

DOT Requires Employers to Conduct Limited Queries Yearly for All Drivers within 1 Year of Driver's Hire Date.  If Records are Found when Conducting a Limited Query then a Full Query is Required.  Employers must receive Written Consent from Drivers to Conduct Limited Queries.

• Limited Query Instructions - Click Here
• Sample Consent Form for Limited Queries - Click Here
• Purchase Queries in the Clearinghouse Instructions - Click Here

FMCSA Clearinghouse Questions

• Email the FMCSA Clearinghouse: clearinghouse@dot.gov
• Call the FMCSA Clearinghouse if you have any Questions at 844-955-0207
• Submit a Question to the FMCSA Clearinghouse: Click Here